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After two months of agonizing wait, Google just few hours ago revealed the features of the brand new OS v4.4 KitKat along with brand new phone Nexus 5.

Here is key enhancements brought in to the v4.4 KitKat OS

Improved Caller-ID:If a caller receives a call from unknown number, the phone will look for matches on the net with local listings via Google Maps.

Priority Contacts: The new OS empowers the phone to automatically prioritise contact list for easy access, based on the frequency of the peoples’ contacts to which users talk.

Immersive display:To enhanceentertainment factor, the new OS comes with immersive mode, where the status bar and navigation buttons disappear in to the back ground while you play music, games and read e-books. Users can just swipe the edge of the screen to bring backtheutility buttons.

Enhanced Message grouping: taking a leaf out of Apple’s iMessage feature, Google has brought in some improvements to the new Hangouts app; now, users can find all their text SMSs and MMSs, audio and video call details all at one place. They can also share location and send animated GIFs.

Emoji Characters: Initially, users had to install third party app to use colorful characters in their SMS. Now, with KitKat, the keypad comes with native Japanese Emoji emotion icons.

Voice Search:Google has brought in Google Now, a voice based search system. which was seen on the recently released Moto X. Users can initiate phone with voice command ‘Ok Google’ and then can initiate web search, play music tracks and even call people without having to touch the screen.

NFC and Wireless Printing:Google’s new OS comes with improved Quickoffice app where-in people can create and store word documents online as well as print files wirelessly on NFC-enabled HP printers.

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The invites for Google’s event, which were sent out on Oct. 18, had many speculating that the highly anticipated Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat would be announced there, but both the smartphone and operating system remain unofficial. Thursday evening, Google employees and friends simply socialized to the tunes of California indie pop duo Capital Cities, and shared tidbits of the action via social media.

Meanwhile, the rumor mill is once again churning with prospective release dates for the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat. Tipsters have told tech website Mobile Syrup that we may see the Android 4.4-powered Nexus 5 for sale at the U.S. Google Play store on Oct. 31, while the Nexus 5 should arrive on various Canadian carriers, including Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Koodo and Virgin, on Nov. 7 or Nov. 8.

These dates have not been confirmed by Google, but many have long considered that the Mountain View, Calif., company would want to capitalize on Halloween with its candy-themed operating system Android 4.4 KitKat. According to CNET, Google has long planned to release the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 around Halloween.

Another possible date is Oct. 28, Monday, which many deciphered from posts KitKat shared on social media. This date is also unconfirmed by Google, but it appears Google is doing a lot to keep us on our toes before unveiling the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4

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Android 4.4 KitKat promises impressive features. According to reports, the upcoming Android update may give iOS 7 a real run for its money. What can people expect from the 4.4 update?

Exclusive Cloud-based system

Cloud storage is not new. There are already services like Box, Dropbox and Google Drive. Nonetheless, it looks like Google wants to integrate this feature more closely with Android. Reports say the technology will work similarly like Apple’s iCloud. Google may include a backup system to its Android 4.4 KitKat.

People can already backup their photos through Google+. Users can also restore specific settings in Android devices so long as they sign in using their Google account. However, there is still room for a more organized or streamlined system. People may see this in the Android 4.4 KitKat.

Google Play Newsstand

Another reported feature of the KitKat update is the Google Play newsstand service. It would now be possible to download anything from magazines to television shows using Google Play. Thus, people should not be surprised to see newspaper subscriptions available on Android. According to Android Police, there is a high possibility Google will be introducing “Newsstand” in Android 4.4.